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Dear Parents, Guardians and Carers,
I just wanted to thank the many parents, grandparents and family members who are turning up each week at the school to help with sessions such as PMP, hearing Foundation reading, assisting at events such as the Mother’s Day stall and attending the level and school Masses. We appreciate the time and effort you are making to help the children and also build our school community. Thank you!
By all reports the 5/6 campers are having a lovely time. They are not just enjoying the various activities but demonstrating a sense of growth and resilience, which we all value and encourage. A special thank you to the staff who have taken time away from their families so that the children can enjoy experiences like camp.
CONFIRMATION CHILDREN 2024
On Friday 24th May 26 of our Grade 6 children will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The children will be confirmed at St Michael’s Church by Bishop Greg Bennet.
Please keep these children in your prayers as they receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
| Mason Athanasiadis | Scarlett Baxter | Wiiliam Calabro | Sebastian Goicoa |
| Thomas Denyer | Aoife Doherty | Leigham Frendo | Wynter Krausz |
| Nathan Kimani | Harper Kite | Milla Koppen | Lachlan Moon |
| Jack Krieger | Jaise Maiden | Braith McNeill | Pippa Roscoe |
| Elijah Nicolopoulos | Alice Nye | Clementine Reid | Olivia Uren |
| Henry Stanistreet | Logan Tatti | Justin Te Paa | |
| Ellan Van Der Meer | Kaiden Warne | Nicolette Chihota |
Lord, You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people,
so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent.
Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation
as they listen to Your voice.
Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfillment
the good work that You have begun in them.
As we prepare these children for Confirmation,
make each of us an instrument of Your love.
Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others,
and to be patient with what we do not understand.
Deepen our faith in the Gospel
and help us to pass it on by our example.
We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
WINTER ROUND ROBIN
On Tuesday 6th of June 5/6 students are participating in Winter Round Robin Sports (Football, Soccer, Netball and T-ball) and we are in need of more support (coaches and umpires across these as we are entering multiple teams in football, soccer and netball). Events like this rely on assistance so if you are able to spare your time and talent to assist your children on the day please email lclarke@stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au - you must have a current WWCC.
IMPORTANT DATES
- 20th - 22nd May - 5/6 Phillip Island Camp
- 24th May - Sacrament of Confirmation 6pm at the Church
- 4th June - District Winter Sports (5/6 students)
- 7th June - School Closure Day
- 10th June - King's Birthday Public Holiday
- 18th - 19th June - Student Led conferences
- 28th June - Last Day Term Two (1pm finish)
Kind regards
Jodie
PARISH NEWS
Pentecost Sunday is called the birthday of the church because before Pentecost, there really was no church. Jesus had ascended back into the heavens, the Apostles were hanging around, scared and confused, and nobody knew what to do. Going out to baptise people and preach about Jesus was the last thing they had in mind because their lives would be in danger.
But Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit – the force that turned a bunch of frightened, mixed-up people into church. There was a rush of wind, tongues of fire, and then suddenly there was courage, knowledge, direction and commitment! Everyone started speaking and was understood, no matter what the language of the listener was! These were saints suddenly on fire with the Holy Spirit. And it all began with the wind and fire of the Spirit.
What changes in you do you wish the Spirit could blow your way? How can you cooperate with the Spirit? In what ways do you need more courage, knowledge, direction or commitment? What else might you need?
Each week students from each class are awarded Student of the Week certificates. These children are nominated for the example they have been within the school based on the School Wide Expectation focus for that week. The weekly focus will be from Wednesday until Tuesday the following week. Awards will be presented to students at assembly on Friday.
In Week 6 the School Wide Expectation focus is Resilience:
I view mistakes as a learning opportunity.
I persist through challenges and difficulties in my learning.
| Walter Green | Huntah Martin | Pearl Beckingham |
| Hannah Manning | Cael Booth | Billy Cooper |
| Alexsandra Skarlatis | Grace Wilson | Raiden Buhagiar |
| Elise Howe | Gerard Jomon | Evelyn Roji |
| Evie Ploegmakers | Harley Synnott | Milla Riess |
The Garden Club has been hard at work. With a generous donation from Bunnings Traralgon of seedlings, a hose and mulch we now have 5 productive vegetable patches. We are growing carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and spinach. And thanks to the Environmental Team for their efforts in composting the whole school’s fruit scraps each day. The worms have turned this waste into beautiful rich compost that is feeding the vegetable plants. The winter crops are weeded and cared for weekly by this amazing bunch of boys; Wyatt, Rie, Kyan, Noah, Oli, Nathan, Alex & Jaise.
Recycling - A huge thank you to all of the families who bring in their bottle lids for the recycling program. We have been able to contribute to the new Banish Recycling and Disposal Program through the Latrobe City Libraries. Many items that cannot be recycled in your home yellow bins are now accepted through this program. Please check out BRAD Program to help look after our planet through recycling.
Our Lost Property cupboard is overflowing at the moment. If you are looking for a way to label your child's uniform, these labels may be a good option.
By using the code below any purchases made through "Stuck on You" will raise funds for the school. At the moment they have a 30% off almost everything sale happening.
We offer hot lunches weekly on a Monday with Munch Lunch. They are a local company that offer a variety of lunch items.
Ordering is simple, download the Spriggy Schools app via your App Store or Google Play store, select St Michael's School, add your children and their class to the app and place your order! Lunches will then be delivered to school. Orders need to be placed by 9:00am on the day. You can pre order lunches 2 weeks in advance.
Contact: Munch Lunch 0459 220 445 or hello.munch.lunch@gmail.com
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and St. Michael’s Primary School is excited to be participating. The PRC application offers a range of exciting features including:
- access to a library catalogue (including book images and blurbs)
- a modern user-friendly interface
- rewarding students with badges as challenge milestones are achieved
- the option for students to mark books as a favourite, give them a star rating or complete a book review
The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 10 in recognition of the importance of reading for literacy development. It is not a competition; but a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by 6 September 2024.
Children from Prep to Year 2 are encouraged to read or ‘experience’ 30 books with their parents and teachers. Children from Year 3 to Year 10 are challenged to read 15 books.
All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the Victorian Premier and former Premiers.
To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklist and for more information about the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge, visit:
https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-reading-challenge
To register to be part of the challenge, please click on the link below:
Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge 2024
